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NHTSA recall 18V-395 (18V395000)

electrical system recall reported June 14, 2018 - about 240,242 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
18V395000
Also written as
18V-395
Manufacturer number
U50
Reported
June 14, 2018
Vehicles affected
~240,242
Component
electrical system

What is being recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Why it is dangerous

If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-395 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chrysler Pacifica - 2017, 2018

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.